Forest Park, OH vs Westfield, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Westfield
68
#1365 nationally
Westfield leads in crime level (0.4 vs 7.8). Westfield leads in median household income ($203,235 vs $63,690). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (91 vs 184).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, OH | Westfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#461) | 68 (#1365) |
| Population | 19,839 | 30,559 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,236 | $1,327,809 |
| Median Household Income | $63,690 | $203,235 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 0.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 184 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+24.2 |
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75.4 Score
Forest Park, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,236
Population
19,839
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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D+
68 Score
Westfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,327,809
Population
30,559
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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